Category Archives: Past Hot Topics

Homeless children in crisis as pandemic funds go away

More than 1 million school-age children are homeless in the United States, according to the Department of Education. But experts say that number is likely far higher — and will only grow as pandemic-era emergency funds continue to dry up. READ MORE

Boise City Council, U.S. Supreme Court address homelessness

Homelessness is an important issue — attracting the attention of the Boise City Council and the U.S. Supreme Court. READ MORE

Gaps in social services are leaving homeless youth with ‘no good choices’

In the U.S., funding to shelter teens and young adults experiencing homelessness is far outstripped by the need. READ MORE

Meridian housing grant used to keep 95 families in homes

Jesse Tree, an emergency rental assistance organization, is updating the City of Meridian on how it spent $250,000 in ARPA funds. READ MORE

Local organizations partner to provide warmth and shelter for Ada County’s homeless this winter

Our Path Home is working with local partners in Ada County to help the 2,500 individuals using homelessness services by providing low-barrier daytime and overnight warm spaces to escape the cold. READ MORE

My Experience of Schizophrenia and Homelessness

In California, Governor Newsom recently introduced the CARE Act, which stands for Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment Act. In this blog, I am responding to this proposed legislation based on my own experience. I have an informed perspective that is not tied to any party affiliation. READ MORE

Millions of seniors struggle to afford housing — and it’s about to get a lot worse

A newly released report from Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies sounds a loud warning about what’s ahead as the country ages rapidly, and how unprepared the U.S. is as boomers start to turn 80 within the next decade. READ MORE

Another Boise church looks to add homes on vacant parcel in ‘Yes in God’s Backyard’ initiative

The King of Glory Lutheran Church on Maple Grove Rd. in Boise has applied with the City of Boise to split off the rear portion of its property for a new housing development, in association with LEAP Charities. READ MORE

City and Ada Announce Affordable Housing

The City of Boise and Ada County are happy to announce Ada County has earmarked a substantial sub-grant of $4.5 million to match the $5 million the City of Boise has pledged toward the development of affordable housing. READ MORE

Should Medicaid pay to help someone find a home? California is trying it

Medicaid officials across the U.S. are watching to see if California can prove the theory that providing more social service support will translate into fewer expensive hospital visits, trips to the ER and nursing home stays. READ MORE